When Kids Read, Worlds Open
Johnette Downing's Page
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- Hometown:
- New Orleans, LA
- About Me:
- Johnette Downing is an author, poet and multi-award winning musician performing concerts for children as well as author visits, educator workshops and keynotes internationally.
- Website:
- http://www.johnettedowning.com
- Favorite Children's Books:
- The Giving Tree,
Dot,
Ish
- Why should kids read?
- Children read for the simple joy of traveling through their imaginations to explore new worlds and to gain understanding and appreciation about how all things and people are connected.
Johnette Downing's Blog
Hi Children's Book Lovers!
What a great idea Dianne; Kids Read!!! Thanks for connecting us. I am looking forward to meeting all the members of this group and getting children excited about reading.
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Fondly,
Judy
I'm not really sure how this "Add a Friend" thing works, but since we're all here on "Kids Read" I hope you will be my friend!
Thanks,
Judy Pancoast
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Love,
Dianne
Also, I am going to launch a new haiku and music website for children on April 2, 2007 called Two Dragonflies. For a sneak peek, check it out at www.twodragonflies.com. If you have a children's haiku or poetry book, you can submit it for review on the site!